Leaving job- bonus due?

claire1209

Hi, i have decided i need to leave my job for health reasons. The environment has become so toxic in the past 2 years and I have been out sick since Nov 19. I am burnt out from the stress and more.

Anyhow i took the time out (much longer than i had planned) to get myself better and return but i just can't. I am sick to my stomach even thinking about it.

I have decided to hand in my notice. Thing is i was due to be paid a bonus at end of last year. Should i still request this at my final meeting with them? I know i was out sick for 2 months of the year but i worked my socks off for the 1st 10 months.

Your thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks

C3PO

Usually bonus’s are paid at the discretion of the employer and you do not have an entitlement to them. So I think it will be down goodwill whether you get paid it or not.

seamus

As said above, bonusses are usually at the discretion of the employer, unless your contract otherwise says so.

In my experience, bonusses are typically awarded at a given time of the year, and only people who are employed at that time and not working out their notice, are entitled to it.

If you haven't handed in your notice yet, I'd ask about the bonus. Then wait until they pay it before handing in your notice.

A good way to burn bridges, but it doesn't sound like you're on great terms with them anyway.